Sustainable waste management

Recycling bins filled with sorted waste, emphasizing the role of proper waste management in reducing environmental pollution

 

As businesses strive to lower their environmental footprint and work towards their ESG goals, waste management is one area where there may be an opportunity to increase sustainable practices. From construction to operations, waste management is an important part of your business maintenance plan.

Construction, upgrades and renovation create a large amount of waste, and as you manage your facility, adopting more sustainable practices can help you improve efficiency and get greener.

Construction and demolition account for nearly one-third of all global waste, with materials like concrete, asphalt, wood, and metals topping the list. As more growth occurs, many governments are creating policies to help increase recycling, encourage reuse, and promote sustainable disposal practices rather than sending everything to the landfill.

Choosing sustainable materials and practices wherever possible throughout your project can help reduce your carbon footprint, along with repurposing as much as possible and staying laser-focused on efficiency to limit the amount of waste created.

Not only are construction and renovation impacting the environment, but everyday operations require responsible waste management practices, too. Studies estimate that the average office worker generates about two pounds of paper waste per day, and industries like manufacturing produce about 1,800 pounds of waste per employee.

Here are a few steps you can take to better manage your company’s waste on a daily basis:

  • Track your waste to look for opportunities to improve, benchmarking your practices so you know where to start.
  • Enact policies that encourage reusing and recycling. Provide recycling bins, add a storage area for supplies that can be passed on, and host fun activities to keep staff engaged.
  • Save money and your resources by installing smart technology like motion sensors and water gauges to cut back on your use. Use the data from this technology to continue to refine your practices and increase water and electricity efficiency.
  • Be mindful with any demolition projects, keeping as much as you can to be reused.
  • Research tools that can help your business reach its ESG goals, stay compliant, and maximize your sustainable waste management efforts.

Focusing on sustainable waste management can help you reach your company’s environmental goals, save money in disposal fees, and boost your corporate image, attracting like-minded clients to your business.

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